Monday, May 18, 2009
Day 11 - Arafura Games
After many days of intense competition, the team finally had a day to explore the city of Darwin like Casuarina square, Palmenston and Parap. We will be arriving 9.40pm at Terminal 1 at Singapore Changi Airport. :).
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Day 10 - Arafura Games
After many days of long and arduous competition, the athletes finally had the chance to have some fun at Casuarina beach to try out surf boat, jet skis, double skis and racing board. The surf boat was an eye-opener to everyone as it was new to the team. It requires teamwork and correct techniques to get the boat moving. The athletes were treated to a scrumptious sandwich by the people from Royal Lifesaving (RLSS) after the invitationals ended.
The athletes also witnessed the closing ceremony at Skycity which ended with fabulous fireworks. The athletes did their exchanged farewells with other international athletes as it was the last time they would see them in the games. We look forward to see them in other lifesaving competitions.
The athletes also witnessed the closing ceremony at Skycity which ended with fabulous fireworks. The athletes did their exchanged farewells with other international athletes as it was the last time they would see them in the games. We look forward to see them in other lifesaving competitions.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Day 9 - Arafura Games
Today is ocean event for the athletes. The event routes and layout for surf ski, surf board and ironman were longer and different than the nationals held in Singapore. The current and tides also varied throughout the half day event. With the scorching heat and dry weather, the athletes used their last strengths to compete all their final few events. Both the men’s and women’s team gained much exposure and experience. It is a job well done.
In the evening, we went for the prize presentation ceremony held at Casuarina Beach. The presentation ceremony overlooked the gorgeous and vast beach and we were treated to a beautiful sunset while watching the winning athletes receive their medals. After which, a sumptuous bbq dinner of chicken kebabs and different varieties of salads were laid out.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Day 8 - Arafura Games
Everyone woke up with a good sufficient 9 hours of sleep as the pool events were held in the afternoon. TS Lifesaving did well as most of the athletes surpass their personal best timing in the competition. As everyone needs to wake up at 5:30am, the blog will stop here. Sorry. We will provide more information for all the results tomorrow.
Check out Allen's name for his 3rd position for beach sprint at here.
Check out Allen's name for his 3rd position for beach sprint at here.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Day 7 - Arafura Games
It was a truely memorable 2nd day of events for teamSG.
545am: groans and moans as teamSG was rudely awaken from their deep slumber in preparation for a gruelling day of events. A quick breakfast of bread and sausages, and teamSG were off to the Darwin Wave Lagoon, an artificial wave swimming location for the morning surf race events.
The Surf Race events at Darwin Wave Lagoon kicked off with the Torpedo Tube Rescue. The team consisting of Nick, Hisham, Enid and NIcole was up against formidable opponents and despite their best efforts, managed only a fourth in their semi-finals and did not make it for the final.
Next event was the Surf Race (Team). The guys team consisted of Allen, Jun Song and Nick. The girls team consisted of Nicky, Huey Min and Enid. teamSG were no match for the larger and more experienced Australians who simply ran across the waves in shallow waters, while our smaller sized team were simply pushed back by 2metres waves in rapid frequency. It was indeed an chastening experience for us, who seldom experience such waves in Singapore. Full-marks and medals for teamSG lifesavers though for the effort and the sacrifice of swallowing up litres of water!
The 3rd event was the Surf Race (individual). Nicole gave a brave performance but once again was overwhelmed by the Australians. Hisham failed to qualify for the finals in a star-studded semi-finals. However, Jun Song managed to qualify for the finals, but he only managed an 8th position in the final swim.
The Surf Race concluded the events of the morning, and teamSG rushed back to the hostel for a quick rendezvous with their beds, in preparation for the evenings’ beach events, which includes the beach sprint, beach relay and beach flags.
The beach events did stared well with Huey Min qualifying for the finals in the beach sprints, Jun Song and Allen also managed to qualify for the beach sprint finals. In the final, Jun Song and Huey Min finished a dismal 8th. Allen however, gave an arm (almost literally!!) for Singapore as he blasted his way to finish 3rd. unfortunately, in the process, he fell down after the finish line and fractured a small bone in his shoulder-blade. The injury seemed serious initially and medics took nearly an hour before ascertaining they could move him. Allen was then transferred to the hospital, with Manager Gary and roommate Hisham accompanying him. It was a bittersweet moment for Allen, after having won 3rd, the injury meant he would need around 6 weeks to recover and will almost certainly rule him out for the rest of the games, and possibly from many more medals.
Having lost Allen and Hisham, the Singapore guys team was left with Nick and Jun Song to hold the fort for beach relay. After much discussion, they decided that 2 senior Northern Territory lifesavers, Sam and Nathan, would help Singapore to run. The team managed to clinch 2nd position. No doubt such a result/event can only cement the relationships between Singapore and Australian lifesavers and cheers, congratulations and smiles were aplenty.
The next event was the beach flags. Huey Min did Singapore proud as she gave an all-star performance, often reacting faster and running clear of her opponents to safely grab a flag. She qualified for the finals and was doing extremely well, before an unfortunate trip ended her medal hopes. She finished in 5th position. Nick, Jun Song and Enid failed to qualify for the finals, but also did Singapore proud by fighting for every flag as hard as they could.
In the end, despite the tragic and unfortunate incident with Allen, it was a good day of events, as teamSG managed to clinch a bronze medal, and many hidden talents were uncovered.
Jun Song
545am: groans and moans as teamSG was rudely awaken from their deep slumber in preparation for a gruelling day of events. A quick breakfast of bread and sausages, and teamSG were off to the Darwin Wave Lagoon, an artificial wave swimming location for the morning surf race events.
The Surf Race events at Darwin Wave Lagoon kicked off with the Torpedo Tube Rescue. The team consisting of Nick, Hisham, Enid and NIcole was up against formidable opponents and despite their best efforts, managed only a fourth in their semi-finals and did not make it for the final.
Next event was the Surf Race (Team). The guys team consisted of Allen, Jun Song and Nick. The girls team consisted of Nicky, Huey Min and Enid. teamSG were no match for the larger and more experienced Australians who simply ran across the waves in shallow waters, while our smaller sized team were simply pushed back by 2metres waves in rapid frequency. It was indeed an chastening experience for us, who seldom experience such waves in Singapore. Full-marks and medals for teamSG lifesavers though for the effort and the sacrifice of swallowing up litres of water!
The 3rd event was the Surf Race (individual). Nicole gave a brave performance but once again was overwhelmed by the Australians. Hisham failed to qualify for the finals in a star-studded semi-finals. However, Jun Song managed to qualify for the finals, but he only managed an 8th position in the final swim.
The Surf Race concluded the events of the morning, and teamSG rushed back to the hostel for a quick rendezvous with their beds, in preparation for the evenings’ beach events, which includes the beach sprint, beach relay and beach flags.
The beach events did stared well with Huey Min qualifying for the finals in the beach sprints, Jun Song and Allen also managed to qualify for the beach sprint finals. In the final, Jun Song and Huey Min finished a dismal 8th. Allen however, gave an arm (almost literally!!) for Singapore as he blasted his way to finish 3rd. unfortunately, in the process, he fell down after the finish line and fractured a small bone in his shoulder-blade. The injury seemed serious initially and medics took nearly an hour before ascertaining they could move him. Allen was then transferred to the hospital, with Manager Gary and roommate Hisham accompanying him. It was a bittersweet moment for Allen, after having won 3rd, the injury meant he would need around 6 weeks to recover and will almost certainly rule him out for the rest of the games, and possibly from many more medals.
Having lost Allen and Hisham, the Singapore guys team was left with Nick and Jun Song to hold the fort for beach relay. After much discussion, they decided that 2 senior Northern Territory lifesavers, Sam and Nathan, would help Singapore to run. The team managed to clinch 2nd position. No doubt such a result/event can only cement the relationships between Singapore and Australian lifesavers and cheers, congratulations and smiles were aplenty.
The next event was the beach flags. Huey Min did Singapore proud as she gave an all-star performance, often reacting faster and running clear of her opponents to safely grab a flag. She qualified for the finals and was doing extremely well, before an unfortunate trip ended her medal hopes. She finished in 5th position. Nick, Jun Song and Enid failed to qualify for the finals, but also did Singapore proud by fighting for every flag as hard as they could.
In the end, despite the tragic and unfortunate incident with Allen, it was a good day of events, as teamSG managed to clinch a bronze medal, and many hidden talents were uncovered.
Jun Song
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Day 6 - Arafura Games
TS Lifesaving head down to Casuarina Pool for the first day of competition. The official results has yet to be release but hand-recorded timing shows Allen Gong came in fourth for 200m Obstacles and 50m Manikin Carry. The rest of the athletes did well for their event. To be continued with official results tomorrow.
For results of Day 1: Day 1 (Pool)
For results of Day 1: Day 1 (Pool)
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Day 5 - Arafura Games
The athletes woke up at 7am for their training at Darwin Wave Lagoon for rescue tube rescue, surf race and surf teams. After the 2 hours session, they were given a break before heading to Casuarina Beach for beach training. Today is the last training before competition starts tomorrow and all of the athletes are prepared. Good luck athletes and let us do well for Arafura Games.
Below is the temperature taking table of the athletes.
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